In this context, the word "extravagant" refers to something that is excessive, elaborate, or beyond what is ordinary or expected. It suggests that Mrs. Jack is open to believing wild or outlandish stories, likely those that are colorful, dramatic, or exaggerated. Therefore, it implies that she finds such stories intriguing or captivating.
ead the sentence from paragraph 5.
This talk fired Mrs. Jack with a curious excitement, for she believed any extravagant story.
What do you think the word extravagant means as it is used in this sentence?
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